Google's self-driving car can be a driver: US regulators
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration told Google of its decision in a letter last week.
Feb 10, 2016, 18:43 PM IST
In boost to self-driving cars, US tells Google computers can qualify as drivers
US vehicle safety regulators have said the artificial intelligence system piloting a self-driving Google car could be considered the driver under federal law, a major step towards ultimately winning approval for autonomous vehicles on the roads.
Feb 10, 2016, 08:15 AM IST
Automakers vow to boost car safety in U.S. government pact
As the auto industry battles to win public confidence after several massive recalls, a group of 18 major carmakers announced on Friday that they have agreed to a voluntary program with the U.S. government to improve auto safety.
Jan 16, 2016, 01:49 AM IST
With ''attitude shift'', Takata moves from denial to compromise in air bag crisis
Takata faces dozens of civil lawsuits, which have been consolidated in a U.S. federal court in Miami, alleging the Japanese firm and automakers knew for years about potential problems with the air bags but failed to warn customers or alert regulators until recently.
May 28, 2015, 11:23 AM IST
US extends oversight of GM's handling of safety issues
US regulators will oversee General Motors Co`s decision-making about potential vehicle safety issues for an additional year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday.
May 22, 2015, 09:09 AM IST
US urgent air bag warning affects 7.8 mn cars
US auto safety officials Wednesday expanded an urgent warning over of autos with potentially deadly defective Takata air bags to 7.8 million vehicles, 3.1 million more than previously stated.
Oct 23, 2014, 01:34 AM IST
